Stories for April 14, 2012
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The Saturday rain showers didn't dampen Rene Chase's spirits. She tapped her feet and sang along to sounds of Clay ... Read Story »
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To support legal counsel in a dispute over a proposed sewage treatment plant, Victoria City Council members will consider a ... Read Story »
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Looking for a hotel room in the Crossroads? Expect to shell out a little extra cash. Read Story »
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A Family Dollar store was evacuated Saturday after a fire originated in the women's bathroom. Read Story »
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Printed in an alumni newsletter from the renowned Berklee College of Music was a mistake that could very well be ... Read Story »
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Clad in a angelic-white spring dress, 23-month-old Ava Shimek definitely complements this beautifully bloomed bluebonnet spotted field. Read Story »
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Trevor McGee scored 672 points his senior season, but it is the points he did not score that he remembers ... Read Story »
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See the 2012 all-district teams for boys basketball from around the area. Teams are selected by the coaches. Read Story »
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It's officially spring and you haven't a clue where to fish. Read Story »
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EDNA -Don Gay knows exactly why young cowboys decide to pursue a life as a professional bullrider like he did ... Read Story »
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Tax Time Invitational 2012 Read Story »
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Goliad officials are searching for a 93-year-old woman who was reported missing early Friday morning. Read Story »
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The bridge on Arnold Road, over Coleto Creek, opened Friday after being closed for seven months for replacement. Read Story »
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The Cuero Municipal Library will observe National Library week with a special program Tuesday. Read Story »
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Little Miss Victoria Taylor Bearden hosted a coloring contest to promote an anti-bullying message in the VISD elementary schools. Read Story »
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The Stroman High School class of 1972 will hold its 40th class reunion June 29-30. Read Story »
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This week's traffic law is found in The Texas Transportation Code, Read Story »
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Jenny Burgess earned her baking badge of honor while raising four children. The 85-year-old Victoria resident likes getting in the ... Read Story »
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When Lillian Beaver, 27, went to start her yard work Saturday morning, she was surprised to see a group of ... Read Story »
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The Victoria East Golden Saber Varsity Dance Team competed at Danceline USA's Regional and State Competitions and American Dance/Drill Team's ... Read Story »
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The Victoria East Academic Team competed in the District 30 4A Academic Meet in Gregory-Portland. Winners from the March 24 ... Read Story »
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Editor's note: The Advocate is profiling candidates in the May 29 primary election. This profile features candidates for the Republican ... Read Story »
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The St. Joseph High School Varsity Choir won two Texas Private School Music Educators Association concert and sight-reading trophies on ... Read Story »
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The Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a bicycle safety talk at Nursery Elementary in Nursery on March 21. The ... Read Story »
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SUGAR LAND - The past, present and future of undersea oil exploration, research and production will be addressed Monday as ... Read Story »
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The children were all smiles as they were recognized individually during the Challenger League kickoff ceremony - showered by applause ... Read Story »
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KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — A group of 11 dark heads bent over yellow cedar Native Alaska paddle replicas this past ... Read Story »
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All who are interested in learning about Victoria College are invited to attend information night on Tuesday in the VC ... Read Story »
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The Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a bicycle safety talk at Seadrift Elementary in Point Comfort on March 6. ... Read Story »
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In his latest book, a longtime University of Houston-Victoria professor delves into how a computer operating system can help people ... Read Story »
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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton now has a huge statue of himself to go along with ... Read Story »
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AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State quarterbacks Jared Barnett and Steele Jantz remain right where they stood when spring practice ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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During any game, student-athletes are supposed to adhere to an unwritten code of sportsmanship. Read Story »
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SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered in northeastern Pennsylvania for a union-organized rally calling for more state education ... Read Story »
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CARSON, DORIS RUTH, 86, of San Antonio: Visitation 4 - 6 p.m. at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-5656. Read Story »
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HAMMACK, THOMAS, 82, of Victoria, died Friday, Apr. 13, 2012, arrangements are pending with Grace Funeral Home, 361-573-4341. Read Story »
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Baseball-sized hail was breaking windows and tearing siding off homes in northeast Nebraska, while tornadoes were ... Read Story »
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Victoria West had a shaky start to its home game against Gregory-Portland. Read Story »
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — National Park Service officials say they plan to open Denali Park Road Saturday to the Teklanika ... Read Story »
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Editor's Note: Gushers and Dusters is compiled from reports filed by oil and gas operators with the Texas Railroad Commission ... Read Story »
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Rep. Ron Paul is once again hosting the Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 14th Congressional District. ... Read Story »
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Ella Schorlemmer Elementary School adopted 25 military men from different branches of the military for Valentine's Day. Read Story »
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Carl J. Blank has been promoted to vice president of credit administration for TrustTexas Bank. Blank, a life-long resident of ... Read Story »
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My First Job is a feature that highlights people's first - or wackiest - job and what they learned from ... Read Story »
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This is a listing of building permits issued by the city of Victoria from April 5 to April 11, for ... Read Story »
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Free income tax help Read Story »
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Mac Haik Ford Lincoln Hyundai, 4506 N. Navarro St., donated $50 to the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent for ... Read Story »
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Grease Monkey's Super Lube opened for business Feb. 20 at 607 E. Mockingbird Lane. Read Story »
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BEEVILLE Read Story »
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Dear Dave: Is it ever a good idea to sell your home and buy a smaller, less expensive one in ... Read Story »
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